Isass.exe - Application Error

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Matt H

during startup I get the following message.

Isass.exe - Application Error
The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000096). Click ok to
terminate application

I click ok and the message goes away however all I get is a black screen
with my arrow for my mouse. This also happens in safe mode only once I click
ok and close the message I can see safemode in all 4 corners.

andy ideas. THanks in advance.
-Matt
 
ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?

Are you running a fully-patched version of WinXP SP2?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org


Matt H wrote:
> during startup I get the following message.
>
> Isass.exe - Application Error
> The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000096). Click ok to
> terminate application
>
> I click ok and the message goes away however all I get is a black screen
> with my arrow for my mouse. This also happens in safe mode only once I
> click ok and close the message I can see safemode in all 4 corners.
>
> andy ideas. THanks in advance.
> -Matt
 
Yup

"PA Bear" wrote:

> ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?
>
> Are you running a fully-patched version of WinXP SP2?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
>
> Matt H wrote:
> > during startup I get the following message.
> >
> > Isass.exe - Application Error
> > The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000096). Click ok to
> > terminate application
> >
> > I click ok and the message goes away however all I get is a black screen
> > with my arrow for my mouse. This also happens in safe mode only once I
> > click ok and close the message I can see safemode in all 4 corners.
> >
> > andy ideas. THanks in advance.
> > -Matt
>
 
Matt H wrote:
<paste>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>> ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?
>>
>> Are you running a fully-patched version of WinXP SP2?
>> --
>> Matt H wrote:
>>> during startup I get the following message.
>>>
>>> Isass.exe - Application Error
>>> The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000096). Click ok
>>> to
>>> terminate application
>>>
>>> I click ok and the message goes away however all I get is a black screen
>>> with my arrow for my mouse. This also happens in safe mode only once I
>>> click ok and close the message I can see safemode in all 4 corners.
</paste>
> "David H. Lipman" wrote:
>> From: "Matt H" <MattH@discussions.microsoft.com>
>>> Yup
>>>
>> Yup what ?
>>
>> Robear asked you a specific question...
>> "ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?"
>>
>> Please answer !
>> --
> SORRY!! been a long day
> Isass

You've got a Win32.OptixPro infection, most likely (cf.
http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/virus.aspx?id=39482).

Repost: Are you running a fully-patched version of WinXP SP2?

Are you running a reputable anti-virus application with updated definitions
and have you run a full system scan with it (preferably in Safe Mode)?

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
 
Matt H <MattH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Yup
>
>"PA Bear" wrote:
>
>> ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?

You're a moron. And your computer knows it.
 
"Uncle Grumpy" wrote:

> Matt H <MattH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Yup
> >
> >"PA Bear" wrote:
> >
> >> ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?
>
> You're a moron. And your computer knows it.
>
yup and your probably still living in your parents basement.
 
Matt H wrote:
> "Uncle Grumpy" wrote:
>
>> Matt H <MattH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Yup
>>>
>>> "PA Bear" wrote:
>>>
>>>> ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE?
>>
>> You're a moron. And your computer knows it.
>>
> yup and your probably still living in your parents basement.

Snap!
 
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